1968 Cessna P206
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Garmin GMA 340 Audio panel with 3LMB and Intercom Garmin MX 20 PFD Color map Garmin GNS 430 Color IFR moving map GPS/Com with WAAS King KX 155 digital flip/flop 760 Nav/Com King KCS 55A Slaved HSI King KT 76A Transponder with Mode C Electronics International digital oil temp and pressure gauge Electronics International EGT/CHT gauge 12 volt USB power outlet Remote ELT arming panel Outside air temp gauge Avionics master switch
Description
Aircraft Total Time: 4830 Hours Engine Time: 248 SMOH on IO-520 Continental, (1700 TBO) Propeller Time: 248 SPOH on Hartzell three blade Annual Due: December 2025 Useful load: 1500 Lbs
Engine
Time: 248 SMOH on IO-520 Continental, (1700 TBO)
Propeller
Hartzell three
Interior
First year of the "wide 210 tail" 84 gallons Long range fuel Small raised gas caps Airglass oversized nose fork with 850 tire 850 main tires Double puck Cleveland wheels and brakes Polished spinner WingX STOL wingtip extensions Sportsman STOL Kit Two front doors (Like a 182) Large singe rear left side baggage door Rosen Visors Articulating seats Bracket air filter Cowling cooling lovers Ground service plug
Exterior
Overall white with dark blue major accent and red minor accent in traditional Cessna 206 scheme from 1978. Overall rated 8 out of 10.
Inspection
Annual Due
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Skywagons.com
aircraftdealer.com
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$240,000
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Placerville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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globalplanesearch.com
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$240,000
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Placerville, CA | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna P206
This 1968 Cessna P206 (N8703Z) is a 6-seat single engine piston with 4,830 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 P206 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $189,000 to $305,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $240,000.
The P206 cruises at 142 kts (263 km/h) with a range of 840 nm (1,556 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $77/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $160/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $22,000. With 4,830 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 4 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna P206 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
LYNCH CODY RYAN
Registration Address
GALVESTON, TX
Certificate Issued
2026-01-06
Airworthiness
1968-06-07
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N8703Z.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna P206
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 4 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company P206, TP206, TU206, U206, 207, T207, 210, P210, and T210 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna P206
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
(CAN) DURING CPCP INSPECTION, WHILE ACCOMPLISHING SID 32-13-01, CORROSION WAS FOUND IN INNER BORE OF AXLE. AXLE WAS REPLACED.
(CAN) DURING CPCP INSPECTION OF ACFT. SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION NR 57-51-01, AILERON SUPPORT STRUCTURE INSPECTION. RT WING INBD AILERON BRACKET ASSY WAS FOUND TO HAVE MULTIPLE CRACKS IN BEND RADIUS WHERE IT ATTACHES TO REAR SPAR. PART WAS REPLACED WI...
PILOT REPORTED AN INOPERATIVE MAGNETO ON PREFLIGHT RUN UP. WHEN THE MAGNETO WAS REMOVED IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE ENDS OF THE PN 531178, DRIVE COUPLING RETAINER WERE MISSING, AND APPARENTLY WERE INGESTED DOWN INTO THE ENGINE ACCESSORY SECTION. THE MA...
(CAN) MAG WAS REMOVED FROM ENGINE DUE TO PROP STRIKE INSPECTION. A 500 HR INSP WAS PERFORMED ON THE MAG DUE TO THE PROP STRIKE. WHEN THE MAG WAS DISASSEMBLED THE CARBON BRUSH WAS MISSING WITH NO EVIDENCE OF HAVING BEEN INSTALLED. THE ORIGINAL TOR...
DURING INSP IAW AD72-07-09, DATED 10/17/1974, AND SL SE72-3, THE AFT BULKHEAD WAS FOUND CRACKED IN BOTH RUDDER CABLE CUTOUTS. UPON REMOVAL OF AFT BULKHEAD THE LT AND RT STABILIZER ATTACH BRACKETS, PN 0712629-3 AND PN 0712629-4 WERE ALSO FOUND CRACKE...
PILOT REPORTED IN FLIGHT WHEN AUTOPILOT/ELECTRIC TRIM ENABLE, TRIM SERVO "RAN ON", WHEN ELECTRIC TRIM TURNED OFF MANUAL TRIM WHEEL OPERABLE AND NO MALFUNCTION OF SYSTEM NOTED, UPON INSPECTION NOTICED SOLDERED CONNECTION ON BASE OF SWITCH BENT AND JUM...
PILOT TOOKOFF, DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURRED FROM ENGINE. ENGINE PULLS BACK TO IDLE AND EMERGENCY LANDING MADE ON ROAD . UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THERE WAS 7.5 INCHES OF BLADE TIP MISSING. SERIAL NR OF BLADE IS NOT ACCES...
(CAN) UPON DEPARTURE FROM THE AIRPORT, THE PILOT SMELLED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. RETURNED TO THE AIRFIELD AND HAD MAINTENANCE INSPECT THE AIRCRAFT. RADIO NR 2 HAD A BURNT SMELL TO IT. RADIO WAS REMOVED AND DEFECT DEFERRED. PILOT CONTINUED ON WITHOU...
WHILE PERFORMING INSPECTION PORTION OF AD PERTAINING TO THE AFT VERTICAL FIN ATTACHMENT BULKHEAD, ONE CRACK WAS FOUND IN EACH OF LOWER IB PORTIONS OF THE RUDDER CABLE CUTOUTS AT APPROXIMATELY THE 4 O`CLOCK POSITION ON THE LT CUTOUT AND THE 8 O`CLOCK...
(2) EA DECK STUDS ON NR 1 CYLINDER FAILED. (K)
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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